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Shark fin soup vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark fin soup and coconut

  • Shark fin soup has more vitamin B12; however, coconut has more manganese, copper, fiber, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 146% higher.
  • Coconut is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3% 4.7% 35% 36% 22% 9% 65% 3.1% 0%
Coconut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +571.7%
Contains more IronIron +158.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +302.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +438.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6150%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 9% 9.2% 7.8% 6% 24% 0% 6.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.54mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1574.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +300.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%
~equal in Protein ~3.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.341 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.366g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark fin soup Coconut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.501g 29.698g 133%
Manganese 0.024mg 1.5mg 64%
Fats 2g 33.49g 48%
Copper 0.108mg 0.435mg 36%
Fiber 0g 9g 36%
Sodium 501mg 20mg 21%
Iron 0.94mg 2.43mg 19%
Selenium 10.1µg 18%
Calories 46kcal 354kcal 15%
Phosphorus 21mg 113mg 13%
Potassium 53mg 356mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Magnesium 7mg 32mg 6%
Carbs 3.8g 15.23g 4%
Folate 9µg 26µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.066mg 3%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.054mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 1.425g 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.02mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Protein 3.2g 3.33g 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 6.23g N/A
Calcium 10mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.366g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Coconut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Shark fin soup
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/nutrients
  2. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.